Good morning, Athens.

Kemorion became the first jail resident to earn his GED last week through a new partnership with Athens Technical College + the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office said this achievement is part of over 20 free educational programs available to inmates at Athens-Clarke County Jail.

Researchers from the University of Georgia created a virtual reality training system that simulates a recycling workstation to teach safe collaboration between employees and robots during disassembly work—trainees interact with tools and their movements help set the robot pace to reduce training time.

Georgia football will start the 2025 season with three games set at 3:30 p.m. as the Bulldogs play Marshall on Aug.

30 on ESPN, Austin Peay on Sept. 6 on ESPN+⁺SEC Network+, and open SEC play at Tennessee on Sept. 13 on ABC; two rivalry games against Florida on Nov. 1 and Georgia Tech on Nov. 28 will also start at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.

David Cross Live Special Taping

7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $25+ — Experience David Cross's cutting wit and humor at this live taping event.

Music Bingo Night

7:30-8:30 p.m. — B&B Theatres Athens 12 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of music bingo with friends and family.

Pro Wrestling Rebellion: Tombstone Live

7-9 p.m. — Duke's & Dottie's — All ages welcome — Experience an epic night of live pro wrestling action with intense matchups and electrifying surprises.

Shawn Mullins Live at The Foundry

8-10 p.m. — The Foundry — Ticket prices not listed — Experience a captivating evening with the acclaimed singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins.

Hot Corner Celebration & Soul Food Festival

6:00 PM — Hot Corner Celebration And Soul Food Feast — Free entry — Celebrate the African-American business community with food, music, and history in Athens.

Bad Movie Night

8-10 p.m. — Ciné — Free entry — Enjoy a quirky film about love and suspicion with a twist of bad movie charm.

Athfest 2025

Various times — Downtown Athens — Free entry — Celebrate an unforgettable weekend of live music, art, and community in the vibrant city of Athens, GA.

Country River Band Performance

7-11 p.m. — VFW Post 2872 — $10 — Enjoy classic western and honky-tonk music with line dancing during band breaks.

pondgorl at Athfest Club Crawl 2025

7-11 p.m. — Hendershot's — Fundraiser for local music and arts education — Enjoy live music while supporting K-12 education in Athens.

Classic City Trail Ride

12 p.m. – 6 p.m. — Athens Fairgrounds — Family-friendly activities — Saddle up for a delightful four-day trail ride event full of fun for everyone.